La cadena de opciones muestra datos clave de las opciones de acciones de Apple Hospitality REIT a varios precios de ejercicio y fechas de vencimiento. Los operadores utilizan esta información para analizar posibles operaciones y evaluar el sentimiento del mercado para Apple Hospitality REIT..

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Apple Hospitality REIT

Apple Hospitality REIT Inc is a real estate investment trust that invests in income-producing real estate, majorly in the lodging sector, in the United States. It chiefly invests in upscale service hotels. All of the company's hotels operate under the Marriott or Hilton brands. Apple Hospitality has wholly-owned taxable REIT subsidiaries, which lease all of the company's hotels from wholly-owned qualified REIT subsidiaries. These hotels are managed under separate agreements with various hotel management companies that are unaffiliated with Apple Hospitality. The company derives its income from hotel revenue, its sole segment.

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Apple Hospitality REIT Inc

Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives maintained an Outperform rating on Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) with a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AAPL/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast of $270</a>.
On Monday, Apple will host WWDC in Cupertino at Apple Park, where it will present its key annual conference for developers.
Ives stated in the analyst note that Apple&#8217;s AI strategy has faced many challenges since the launch of Apple Intelligence, as this ultimately unlocks the developer ecosystem, which remains the heart and lungs of the Apple story.
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While many on the Street are heading into WWDC as underwhelming, given the slower-than-expected rollout of Apple Intelligence, the analyst strongly noted that this will be the start of the AI monetization period of the Apple ecosystem as the company will continue to lay the foundation through its new operating system updates across Mac, iOS, iPad, and others with its &#8220;26&#8221; update.
Ives will seek the blueprint for the next frontier of the AI and developer strategy from Chief Tim Cook and Apple.
The analyst continues to view this first launch of Apple Intelligence as just the beginning of a broader AI strategy for Apple, as he estimated roughly 25% of the world&#8217;s population will eventually access AI through an Apple device over the next few years.
Ives said the company will provide a wide array of new features through Apple Intelligence, including a revamped operating system, while answering key questions about the overall AI strategy that has recently come under fire from the Street.
The company will likely provide some crucial updates on Siri&#8217;s integration with Gemini and ChatGPT and the progress of integrating this technology deeper into its app ecosystem, which will be key to unlocking the iPhone upgrade cycle for iPhone 17, as per the analyst.
Ives expects Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) to be announced as its AI partner in China before the Fall timeframe, ideally ahead of iPhone 17.
The analyst said Apple Intelligence is a catalyst for upgrades in the U.S., and now, heading into 2026, the Golden Goose China region will be getting this technology launched.
This Alibaba partnership is key to the long-awaited growth catalyst in this region. Ives estimates that over 100 million of the roughly 200 million iPhones in China are in the window of an upgrade opportunity.
Ives projected fiscal 2025 revenue of $404.09 billion and EPS of $6.90.
AAPL&nbsp;Price Action:&nbsp;Apple stock is up 0.45% to $204.83 at last check Monday.
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on United Airlines Holdings.
Looking at options history for United Airlines Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) we detected 13 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 53% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 46% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $134,220 and 10, calls, for a total amount of $2,427,961.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $60.0 and $110.0 for United Airlines Holdings, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for United Airlines Holdings's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across United Airlines Holdings's significant trades, within a strike price range of $60.0 to $110.0, over the past month.
<h3>United Airlines Holdings 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749481370_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$7.05</td>
<td>$7.19</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$1.9M</td>
<td>7.6K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$7.05</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$132.4K</td>
<td>7.6K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$7.1</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$71.0K</td>
<td>7.6K</td>
<td>101</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$53.4K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>193</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$50.7K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>94</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About United Airlines Holdings</h3>
United Airlines is a major US network carrier with hubs in San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, Denver, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, and Washington, D.C. United operates a hub-and-spoke system that is more focused on international and long-haul travel than its large US peers.
In light of the recent options history for United Airlines Holdings, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>United Airlines Holdings's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,861,336, the UAL's price is up by 0.06%, now at $84.28. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 37 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On United Airlines Holdings</h3>
Over the past month, 2 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $97.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from UBS has elevated its stance to Buy, setting a new price target at $105. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Seaport Global has decided to maintain their Buy rating on United Airlines Holdings, which currently sits at a price target of $89. 
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This Is What Whales Are Betting On United Airlines Holdings

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with RH, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 10 uncommon options trades for RH.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 40% bullish and 10%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $179,705, and 6 are calls, for a total amount of $336,701.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $135.0 to $310.0 for RH over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for RH's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across RH's significant trades, within a strike price range of $135.0 to $310.0, over the past month.
<h3>RH Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749481365_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>RH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/13/25</td>
<td>$54.9</td>
<td>$51.0</td>
<td>$51.0</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$153.0K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$21.9</td>
<td>$21.0</td>
<td>$21.5</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$86.0K</td>
<td align="right">224</td>
<td align="right">42</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$10.6</td>
<td>$9.5</td>
<td>$10.15</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$40.6K</td>
<td align="right">384</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$9.4</td>
<td>$9.3</td>
<td>$9.4</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$39.4K</td>
<td align="right">13</td>
<td align="right">42</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$18.2</td>
<td>$17.5</td>
<td>$18.2</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$36.4K</td>
<td align="right">159</td>
<td align="right">26</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About RH</h3>
RH is a luxury furniture and lifestyle retailer operating in the $136 billion domestic furniture and home furnishing industry. The firm offers merchandise across many categories including furniture, lighting, textiles, bath, decor, and children and is growing the presence of its hospitality business with 22 restaurant locations, including RH Guesthouse. RH innovates, curates, and integrates products, categories, services, and businesses across channels and brand extensions (RH Modern and Waterworks, for example). RH is fully integrated across channels and is positioned to broaden its addressable market over the next decade by expanding abroad, with its World of RH digital platform (highlighting offerings outside of home furnishings), and with offerings in architecture, media, and more.
Having examined the options trading patterns of RH, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of RH</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 429,390, the RH's price is up by 1.65%, now at $186.5. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 3 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On RH</h3>
In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $214.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Telsey Advisory Group has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on RH, which currently sits at a price target of $255. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from B of A Securities continues to hold a Underperform rating for RH, targeting a price of $172. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on RH, which currently sits at a price target of $215. 
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RH's Options Frenzy: What You Need to Know

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Boeing (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with BA, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 28 uncommon options trades for Boeing.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 57% bullish and 32%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $69,760, and 26 are calls, for a total amount of $1,506,590.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $100.0 to $250.0 for Boeing during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Boeing's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Boeing's whale trades within a strike price range from $100.0 to $250.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Boeing 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749481360_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$26.95</td>
<td>$25.1</td>
<td>$25.5</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$204.0K</td>
<td>130</td>
<td>80</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$8.15</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$8.07</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
<td>$134.3K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>867</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$113.85</td>
<td>$113.75</td>
<td>$113.75</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$113.7K</td>
<td>124</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/13/25</td>
<td>$2.6</td>
<td>$2.49</td>
<td>$2.6</td>
<td>$212.50</td>
<td>$74.6K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>39</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.7</td>
<td>$2.61</td>
<td>$2.66</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$73.9K</td>
<td>10.5K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Boeing</h3>
Boeing is a major aerospace and defense firm. It operates in three segments: commercial airplanes; defense, space, and security; and global services. Boeing's commercial airplanes segment competes with Airbus in the production of aircraft that can carry more than 130 passengers. Boeing's defense, space, and security segment competes with defense contractors such as Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman to create military aircraft, satellites, and weaponry. Global services provides aftermarket support to airlines.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Boeing, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Boeing</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,354,641, the price of BA is up by 1.3%, reaching $213.53.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 51 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Boeing</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $236.0.
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Mercury Sys's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRCY#NYSE">MRCY</a>) short percent of float has risen 8.64% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 4.23 million shares sold short, which is 11.19% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 7.0 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Mercury Sys Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749481233_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Mercury Sys has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Mercury Sys's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Mercury Sys's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 9.70%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Looking into the current session, Kyndryl Hldgs Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KD#NYSE">KD</a>) shares are trading at $40.34, after a 0.09% decrease. Over the past month, the stock decreased by 1.98%, but over the past year, it actually went up by 56.03%. With questionable short-term performance like this, and great long-term performance, long-term shareholders might want to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749481231_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Comparing Kyndryl Hldgs P/E Against Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Kyndryl Hldgs has a better P/E ratio of 38.45 than the aggregate P/E ratio of 31.88 of the IT Services industry. Ideally, one might believe that Kyndryl Hldgs Inc. might perform better in the future than it's industry group, but it's probable that the stock is overvalued. 

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In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

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In the fast-paced and cutthroat world of business, conducting thorough company analysis is essential for investors and industry experts. In this article, we will undertake a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) in comparison to its major competitors within the Interactive Media &amp; Services industry. By analyzing crucial financial metrics, market position, and growth potential, our objective is to provide valuable insights for investors and offer a deeper understanding of company's performance in the industry.
<h3>Meta Platforms Background</h3>
Meta is the largest social media company in the world, boasting close to 4 billion monthly active users worldwide. The firm's "Family of Apps," its core business, consists of Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp. End users can leverage these applications for a variety of different purposes, from keeping in touch with friends to following celebrities and running digital businesses for free. Meta packages customer data, gleaned from its application ecosystem and sells ads to digital advertisers. While the firm has been investing heavily in its Reality Labs business, it remains a very small part of Meta's overall sales.
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<td>Meta Platforms Inc</td>
<td>27.28</td>
<td>9.48</td>
<td>10.67</td>
<td>9.05%</td>
<td>$22.52</td>
<td>$34.74</td>
<td>16.07%</td>
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<td>Alphabet Inc</td>
<td>19.38</td>
<td>6.10</td>
<td>5.92</td>
<td>10.3%</td>
<td>$46.31</td>
<td>$53.87</td>
<td>12.04%</td>
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<td>Baidu Inc</td>
<td>8.51</td>
<td>0.79</td>
<td>1.61</td>
<td>2.89%</td>
<td>$9.8</td>
<td>$14.96</td>
<td>2.98%</td>
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<td>Pinterest Inc</td>
<td>12.57</td>
<td>4.94</td>
<td>6.37</td>
<td>0.19%</td>
<td>$-0.03</td>
<td>$0.66</td>
<td>15.54%</td>
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<td>Reddit Inc</td>
<td>24.31</td>
<td>10.09</td>
<td>14.91</td>
<td>1.2%</td>
<td>$0.01</td>
<td>$0.36</td>
<td>61.49%</td>
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<td>Kanzhun Ltd</td>
<td>32.05</td>
<td>3.68</td>
<td>7.86</td>
<td>3.38%</td>
<td>$0.44</td>
<td>$1.61</td>
<td>12.88%</td>
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<td>Trump Media &amp; Technology Group Corp</td>
<td>18.83</td>
<td>6.49</td>
<td>1151.01</td>
<td>-3.51%</td>
<td>$-0.03</td>
<td>$0.0</td>
<td>6.58%</td>
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<td>ZoomInfo Technologies Inc</td>
<td>82.58</td>
<td>1.98</td>
<td>2.89</td>
<td>1.6%</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>$0.26</td>
<td>-1.42%</td>
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<td>CarGurus Inc</td>
<td>86.43</td>
<td>7.86</td>
<td>3.73</td>
<td>8.27%</td>
<td>$0.05</td>
<td>$0.2</td>
<td>4.34%</td>
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<td>Weibo Corp</td>
<td>6.99</td>
<td>0.69</td>
<td>1.46</td>
<td>3.09%</td>
<td>$0.11</td>
<td>$0.31</td>
<td>0.34%</td>
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<td>Yelp Inc</td>
<td>18.14</td>
<td>3.24</td>
<td>1.79</td>
<td>3.31%</td>
<td>$0.05</td>
<td>$0.32</td>
<td>7.75%</td>
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<td>Tripadvisor Inc</td>
<td>36.21</td>
<td>2.59</td>
<td>1.12</td>
<td>-1.39%</td>
<td>$0.01</td>
<td>$0.37</td>
<td>0.76%</td>
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<td>Ziff Davis Inc</td>
<td>19.03</td>
<td>0.77</td>
<td>1.04</td>
<td>1.37%</td>
<td>$0.09</td>
<td>$0.28</td>
<td>4.5%</td>
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<td>Taboola.com Ltd</td>
<td>91</td>
<td>1.16</td>
<td>0.70</td>
<td>-0.85%</td>
<td>$0.01</td>
<td>$0.12</td>
<td>3.26%</td>
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<td>Vtex</td>
<td>92.78</td>
<td>4.95</td>
<td>5.45</td>
<td>0.34%</td>
<td>$0.0</td>
<td>$0.04</td>
<td>2.9%</td>
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<td>Average</td>
<td>39.2</td>
<td>3.95</td>
<td>86.13</td>
<td>2.16%</td>
<td>$4.06</td>
<td>$5.24</td>
<td>9.57%</td>
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 </style>After examining Meta Platforms, the following trends can be inferred: 
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At 27.28, the stock's Price to Earnings ratio is 0.7x less than the industry average, suggesting favorable growth potential.
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The elevated Price to Book ratio of 9.48 relative to the industry average by 2.4x suggests company might be overvalued based on its book value.
</li>
<li>
Based on its sales performance, the stock could be deemed undervalued with a Price to Sales ratio of 10.67, which is 0.12x the industry average.
</li>
<li>
The Return on Equity (ROE) of 9.05% is 6.89% above the industry average, highlighting efficient use of equity to generate profits.
</li>
<li>
With higher Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $22.52 Billion, which is 5.55x above the industry average, the company demonstrates stronger profitability and robust cash flow generation.
</li>
<li>
With higher gross profit of $34.74 Billion, which indicates 6.63x above the industry average, the company demonstrates stronger profitability and higher earnings from its core operations.
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The company is experiencing remarkable revenue growth, with a rate of 16.07%, outperforming the industry average of 9.57%.
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</ul>
<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749481230_0.png" alt="debt to equity" />
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio gauges the extent to which a company has financed its operations through debt relative to equity.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
In terms of the Debt-to-Equity ratio, Meta Platforms can be assessed by comparing it to its top 4 peers, resulting in the following observations:
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<li>
When comparing the debt-to-equity ratio, Meta Platforms is in a stronger financial position compared to its top 4 peers.
</li>
<li>
The company has a lower level of debt relative to its equity, indicating a more favorable balance between the two with a lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For Meta Platforms, the low PE ratio suggests potential undervaluation compared to peers in the Interactive Media &amp; Services industry. The high PB ratio indicates a premium valuation based on its book value. With a low PS ratio, Meta Platforms may be considered attractively priced relative to its revenue. The high ROE, EBITDA, gross profit, and revenue growth highlight strong financial performance and growth potential within the industry sector.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Inquiry Into Meta Platforms's Competitor Dynamics In Interactive Media &amp; Services Industry

CIBC analyst Todd Coupland maintains Rubrik (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBRK#NYSE">RBRK</a>) with a Outperformer and raises the price target from $110 to $125.

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The Hanover Insurance Gr's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THG#NYSE">THG</a>) short percent of float has fallen 10.14% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 427 thousand shares sold short, which is 1.33% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.9 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>The Hanover Insurance Gr Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749481228_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for The Hanover Insurance Gr has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing The Hanover Insurance Gr's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, The Hanover Insurance Gr's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.60%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Peering Into The Hanover Insurance Gr's Recent Short Interest

French drugmaker Sanofi SA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNY#NASDAQ">SNY</a>) on Monday said it is shipping Beyfortus (nirsevimab) starting in early Q3 to ensure broad availability well ahead of the 2025-2026 respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season, which typically starts in November and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care" rel="noreferrer noopener">runs through March</a>.
Sanofi, in collaboration with its partner AstraZeneca plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZN#NASDAQ">AZN</a>), has tripled production capacity and doubled the number of manufacturing sites since the launch of Beyfortus in 2023.
Immunizations <a target="_blank" href="https://www.sanofi.com/en/media-room/press-releases/2025/2025-06-09-05-00-00-3095598" rel="noreferrer noopener">begin</a> in early fall. The current supply for the upcoming season matches the total doses distributed last year, and production continues.
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Sanofi said Beyfortus duration of protection was extended for six months in the EU. This year&#8217;s EU shipments are marked by an important change to the Beyfortus EU label, extending the duration of protection through six months so Beyfortus can continue to offer season-long protection for all infants, including older babies immunized just before the RSV season begins.
More than six million babies have been immunized worldwide, and millions more will be immunized this season in more than 40 countries to help protect them from the potentially devastating impact of RSV disease.
In another development, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REGN#NASDAQ">REGN</a>) and Sanofi on Saturday presented results from the DISCOVER Phase 4, single-arm, open-label trial assessing Dupixent&nbsp;(dupilumab) in adults and adolescents with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/06/g45828306/dupixent-dupilumab-data-at-revolutionizing-atopic-dermatitis-rad-conference-reinforce-use-in-atopi" rel="noreferrer noopener">with skin of color</a>.
These are the first clinical trial results for Dupixent in a large population of patients with darker skin tones.
The results, along with the Dupixent Phase 3 trials, demonstrated patients taking Dupixent experienced improvements in signs and symptoms of atopic dermatitis from baseline across many skin tones.
The data were shared at the 2025 Revolutionizing Atopic Dermatitis (RAD) Conference. In the trial, 120 patients with atopic dermatitis and skin of color were treated with Dupixent every two weeks using a weight-based dosing regimen.
At 24 weeks:
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<li>76% achieved a ≥75% improvement in overall disease severity (EASI-75), the primary endpoint. Some patients saw improvements as early as two weeks.</li>
<li>53% achieved clinically meaningful improvement in itch (≥4-point reduction on the peak-pruritus numerical rating scale [PP-NRS]). Improvements were seen by some patients as early as two weeks.</li>
<li>Patients experienced a 53% reduction from baseline in post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, dropping from 5.1 points (moderate/marked) to 2.4 points (mild).</li>
<li>Based on patient reporting, 18% were very or extremely bothered by dry skin, compared to 78% at baseline.</li>
<li>The safety results in the DISCOVER trial were generally consistent with the known safety profile of Dupixent in its approved dermatological indications.</li>
</ul>
Price Action: REGN stock was trading higher by 1.53% to $500.75, and SNY stock was down 0.99% at $49.97.
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Matador Resources's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTDR#NYSE">MTDR</a>) short percent of float has risen 3.95% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 9.99 million shares sold short, which is 9.47% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 5.07 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Matador Resources Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749481223_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Matador Resources has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Matador Resources's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Matador Resources's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 8.20%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Is the Market Bullish or Bearish on Matador Resources?

In today's fast-paced and competitive business landscape, it is essential for investors and industry enthusiasts to thoroughly analyze companies before making investment decisions. In this article, we will conduct a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) against its key competitors in the Software industry. By examining key financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects, we aim to provide valuable insights for investors and shed light on company's performance within the industry.
<h3>Microsoft Background</h3>
Microsoft develops and licenses consumer and enterprise software. It is known for its Windows operating systems and Office productivity suite. The company is organized into three equally sized broad segments: productivity and business processes (legacy Microsoft Office, cloud-based Office 365, Exchange, SharePoint, Skype, LinkedIn, Dynamics), intelligence cloud (infrastructure- and platform-as-a-service offerings Azure, Windows Server OS, SQL Server), and more personal computing (Windows Client, Xbox, Bing search, display advertising, and Surface laptops, tablets, and desktops).
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<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>P/E</th>
<th>P/B</th>
<th>P/S</th>
<th>ROE</th>
<th>EBITDA (in billions)</th>
<th>Gross Profit (in billions)</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
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<td>Microsoft Corp</td>
<td>36.35</td>
<td>10.86</td>
<td>13.01</td>
<td>8.27%</td>
<td>$40.71</td>
<td>$48.15</td>
<td>13.27%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Oracle Corp</td>
<td>40.85</td>
<td>29.17</td>
<td>8.91</td>
<td>19.27%</td>
<td>$5.89</td>
<td>$9.94</td>
<td>6.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ServiceNow Inc</td>
<td>139.78</td>
<td>21.05</td>
<td>18.76</td>
<td>4.66%</td>
<td>$0.72</td>
<td>$2.44</td>
<td>18.63%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Palo Alto Networks Inc</td>
<td>114.71</td>
<td>18.41</td>
<td>15.93</td>
<td>3.85%</td>
<td>$0.4</td>
<td>$1.67</td>
<td>15.33%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fortinet Inc</td>
<td>43.19</td>
<td>40.92</td>
<td>13.21</td>
<td>25.08%</td>
<td>$0.56</td>
<td>$1.25</td>
<td>13.77%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Gen Digital Inc</td>
<td>28.48</td>
<td>8.02</td>
<td>4.65</td>
<td>6.43%</td>
<td>$0.53</td>
<td>$0.81</td>
<td>4.77%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Monday.Com Ltd</td>
<td>305.29</td>
<td>14.08</td>
<td>15.50</td>
<td>2.57%</td>
<td>$0.01</td>
<td>$0.25</td>
<td>30.12%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CommVault Systems Inc</td>
<td>112.24</td>
<td>25.59</td>
<td>8.56</td>
<td>10.11%</td>
<td>$0.03</td>
<td>$0.23</td>
<td>23.17%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dolby Laboratories Inc</td>
<td>28.39</td>
<td>2.80</td>
<td>5.53</td>
<td>3.61%</td>
<td>$0.14</td>
<td>$0.33</td>
<td>1.38%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Qualys Inc</td>
<td>29.01</td>
<td>10.35</td>
<td>8.47</td>
<td>9.75%</td>
<td>$0.06</td>
<td>$0.13</td>
<td>9.67%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Progress Software Corp</td>
<td>50.54</td>
<td>6.39</td>
<td>3.54</td>
<td>2.51%</td>
<td>$0.07</td>
<td>$0.19</td>
<td>28.88%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Teradata Corp</td>
<td>15.87</td>
<td>13.54</td>
<td>1.28</td>
<td>30.24%</td>
<td>$0.09</td>
<td>$0.25</td>
<td>-10.11%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>N-able Inc</td>
<td>101.75</td>
<td>1.99</td>
<td>3.26</td>
<td>-0.93%</td>
<td>$0.01</td>
<td>$0.09</td>
<td>3.91%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rapid7 Inc</td>
<td>57.85</td>
<td>28.90</td>
<td>1.76</td>
<td>5.98%</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>$0.15</td>
<td>2.51%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Average</td>
<td>82.15</td>
<td>17.02</td>
<td>8.41</td>
<td>9.47%</td>
<td>$0.66</td>
<td>$1.36</td>
<td>11.42%</td>
</tr>
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 </style>When analyzing Microsoft, the following trends become evident: 
<ul>
<li>
At 36.35, the stock's Price to Earnings ratio is 0.44x less than the industry average, suggesting favorable growth potential.
</li>
<li>
With a Price to Book ratio of 10.86, significantly falling below the industry average by 0.64x, it suggests undervaluation and the possibility of untapped growth prospects.
</li>
<li>
The Price to Sales ratio of 13.01, which is 1.55x the industry average, suggests the stock could potentially be overvalued in relation to its sales performance compared to its peers.
</li>
<li>
The company has a lower Return on Equity (ROE) of 8.27%, which is 1.2% below the industry average. This indicates potential inefficiency in utilizing equity to generate profits, which could be attributed to various factors.
</li>
<li>
The Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $40.71 Billion is 61.68x above the industry average, highlighting stronger profitability and robust cash flow generation.
</li>
<li>
The gross profit of $48.15 Billion is 35.4x above that of its industry, highlighting stronger profitability and higher earnings from its core operations.
</li>
<li>
With a revenue growth of 13.27%, which surpasses the industry average of 11.42%, the company is demonstrating robust sales expansion and gaining market share.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749481220_0.png" alt="debt to equity" />
The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio indicates the proportion of debt and equity used by a company to finance its assets and operations.
Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.
By evaluating Microsoft against its top 4 peers in terms of the Debt-to-Equity ratio, the following observations arise:
<ul>
<li>
Microsoft is in a relatively stronger financial position compared to its top 4 peers, as evidenced by its lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19.
</li>
<li>
This implies that the company relies less on debt financing and has a more favorable balance between debt and equity.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
For Microsoft in the Software industry, the PE ratio is low compared to peers, indicating potential undervaluation. The PB ratio is also low, suggesting a possible bargain opportunity. However, the PS ratio is high, signaling rich valuation based on revenue. In terms of ROE, Microsoft shows lower profitability compared to peers. The high EBITDA and gross profit levels reflect strong operational performance. Additionally, the high revenue growth indicates a positive outlook for the company's future prospects.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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